British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan · jewelry

amulet

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Description

Glazed composition quadruple 'wedjat'-eye amulet: this openwork multiple 'wedjat' eye amulet is made from green glazed composition with black glaze for the pupils and eyebrows; the back is flat and undetailed. Its design comprises four 'wedjats', two at the top and two at the bottom, in mirror image and separated by two horizontal papyrus columns, head to head,… View more about description

Cross-references (2)

  • BM-Object Y_EA7845 tier-2
  • BM-Registration .7845 tier-2
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